Obituary of Harold Vasios

HAROLD VASIOS, of Hackensack, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Bratt Vasios. Devoted father of H. Barry Vasios and his wife Cheryl of New York City and James Vasios and his wife Joanne of Warren. Cherished grandfather of Alison, Carrie, Megan, Ryan and Michael. Dearest brother of the late George, Helen and Evelyn. Loving brother in law of Erna Vasios of Boston. Harold was born in Paterson, NJ on August 9,1917, the son of Samuel and Ruth Martin Vasios. A graduate of Hackensack High School in 1936, he played varsity baseball, football, and was captain of the basketball team and played on basketball and baseball league championship teams. He attended Bergen Junior College and was a former member of the National Association of Approved Basketball Officials. He retired in 1981 after 32 years as a Violations Clerk and Municipal Court Clerk for the City of Hackensack. Prior to working for the City of Hackensack, he worked for the Veterans Administration and was in charge of the Paterson office. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and served in Alaska. He also served as Chairman and Commissioner of the Hackensack Housing Authority. For over 67 years he was a member of the Capt. H. B. Doremus Post # 55 American Legion Hackensack and former past Commander, Vice Commander, Life Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. A life member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge # 658, Hackensack, he was a member of the Bergen County Historical Society and the Board of Trustees for Maple Grove Park Cemetery. For over 68 years he was a member of the Second Reformed Church. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, February 9th, at the funeral home, at 11:00 AM, Rev. Dennis Wilcox officiating, with burial following at Maple Grove Park Cemetery. Visiting will be on Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Second Reformed Church, 436 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 or the Salvation Army would be appreciated